Electricity Problems - conductive spheres

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of charged conductive spheres, specifically spheres X, Y, and Z, in an electrostatic scenario. Sphere X starts with a potential of 10,000 volts and a charge of +Q. When connected to sphere Y, charge redistributes until both spheres share the same potential. Subsequently, connecting sphere Y to sphere Z results in a potential of 5,000 volts on sphere Z, with the charge on sphere Z being +½ Q. The correct answers to the posed questions are 5,000 V for sphere Z's potential and +½ Q for its charge.

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Homework Statement




Initially, metal sphere X is charged to an electric potential of 10,000 volts, with a total charge on its surface of +Q. Metal spheres Y and Z are initially uncharged. Spheres Y and Z are the same size as sphere X. All three spheres are held by insulated stands.


6. Sphere X is connected by a conducting wire to sphere Y. The wire is then removed and used to connect sphere Y and Z. After the wire is again removed, what is the potential on sphere Z?
a. 10,000 V
b. 5,000 V
c. 2,500 V
d. 1,250 V
e. 0
7. What is the charge on sphere Z after the procedure described in problem 6?
a. +Q
b. + ½ Q
c. + ¼ Q
d. + 1/3 Q
e. –Q


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The Attempt at a Solution



Is it A and C?
 
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Connecting two spheres will cause charge flow till both have equal potentials. In short answer is C and C.
 

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